REAL WEDDING:: Sarah Salley + Adam Reiser {Perfectly Placed}

February 9, 2026
Ashley Revels
Featured Couples

Bride and groom embracing beneath towering oak trees, showcasing the flowing train of the bride’s gown.

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Photography by The Rylands Photo Co.

sarah + adam’s story

Sarah Salley and Adam Reiser’s New Orleans wedding was a heartfelt celebration woven with meaningful moments, family memories, and local flair. The couple first met by chance at a rooftop wedding in Los Angeles – one that had been postponed due to COVID. Sarah, a New Orleans native, and Adam, who had just moved back to the U.S. after five years in Japan, were seated next to each other. “It felt like the universe carefully rearranged everything just to place us next to each other on that perfect evening,” Sarah shares.

Bride and groom sharing their first kiss at the altar during an outdoor ceremony framed by lush florals and oak trees.

Bride posing with her bridesmaids in sleek black dresses beneath moss-draped oak trees, holding colorful garden-style bouquets.

Close-up of the bride’s white floral bouquet with ranunculus and greenery against her lace wedding gown.

Bride getting ready as her mother fastens the back of her lace wedding gown in a softly lit suite.

Groom and groomsmen standing together outdoors in navy suits beneath oak trees, captured in a classic wedding party portrait.

Romantic close-up of the bride and groom under the veil, sharing an intimate smile in soft natural light.

Wedding invitation suite with blue and ivory stationery, RSVP card, envelope, and rings styled with soft florals.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand down the aisle following the ceremony as guests applaud on either side.

Groomsman walking two dogs down the aisle during the outdoor ceremony as guests smile from their seats.

Their ceremony in the Bestoff Sculpture Garden was filled with tributes to loved ones. Before the ceremony, Sarah visited Storyland for a photo beside her late grandmother Coleen Salley’s bench – a beloved local icon and children’s book author. At the reception inside the New Orleans Museum of Art, a piece from the permanent collection honors her maternal grandmother, Carmen Stargardter, who worked at the museum for over three decades.

Outdoor ceremony altar styled with white pedestals overflowing with pastel garden florals beneath moss-draped oak trees.

Bride and groom laughing while sitting on the ground with their dogs during a playful outdoor portrait.

Elegant reception lounge with white sofas, round tables, and lush floral arrangements beneath a grand staircase.

Bride and groom making a joyful grand entrance down a grand staircase adorned with cascading florals inside a museum reception space.

Bride and groom sharing their first dance on the museum floor as guests look on from candlelit tables beneath soaring ceilings.

From their dogs walking down the aisle to Sarah’s mother dancing joyfully after recovering from a liver transplant, the day was full of unforgettable moments. “It is impossible to choose one favorite part,” Sarah said, “but watching my parents dance together again is something I’ll never forget.”

Four-tier white wedding cake decorated with hand-painted pastel florals displayed on a clear pedestal.

Overhead view of the museum reception lounge showcasing round tables, white seating, and a floral-filled staircase backdrop.

Bride and groom posing together inside a museum gallery, framed by curated glass art displays and soft ambient lighting.

Bride and groom smiling for a playful selfie while holding a signature cocktail menu featuring illustrations of their dogs.

Hand-painted wedding tambourine featuring the couple’s monogram and wedding date, styled with blush blooms.

Wedding welcome bag flat lay featuring custom koozie, dog treats, cocktail stirrers, and printed cards with playful illustrations.

Museum reception tables styled with white linens, black chairs, candlelight, and low floral centerpieces.

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NOW FEATURED VENDORS:

DECOR RENTALS: True Value Rental

ALTAR: Calfee Productions

GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: John’s Tuxedos

ADDITIONAL VENDORS:

GETTING READY LOCATION: The Roosevelt | CEREMONY LOCATION: New Orleans Museum of Art, Oak Grove | OFFICIANT: Svein Hoexter | RECEPTION LOCATION: New Orleans Museum of Art | REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION: Muriel’s | BRIDAL GOWN: Ceremony Dress – Elite Secrets, Baltimore, MD + Ceremony Bolero – Wedding Belles, NOLA + Reception Dress – Unbridaled, NOLA | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: Bella Bridesmaids | ADDITIONAL GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Groom – Custom Suit from Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits, Chicago, IL | PHOTOGRAPHER: The Rylands Photo Co | VIDEOGRAPHER: Isaac Suttle Films | FLORIST: Hummingbird Floral Studio | BAKERY: The Cake Artistry | CEREMONY MUSIC: New Orleans Classical & Jazz, Harry Hardin | RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: The Phunky Monkeys | TRANSPORTATION: Alert Transportation | HAIR + MAKEUP: Makeup: Melissa Vaccaro + Hair: Ali Vasquez | HONEYMOON: Italy and Switzerland |WEDDING PLANNER/DESIGNER: Amanda Price Events | ADDITIONAL DECOR RENTALS: Distressed Rentals & Revival | CATERER: Joel Catering | FAVORS: Lionheart Prints – Doggie Treat Bags (stickers), Deck of Playing Cards and Coozies | INVITATIONS: Lionheart Prints | PHOTO BOOTH: HD Portrait Co | OTHER: NOLA Snow Snoballs | OTHER: Seamstress: Marguerite Trahan, Slidell, LA | OTHER: Mother of the Bride Dress: Chatta Box, NOLA